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Further to the announcement on June 29, 2017, Southern Specialty Services LLC, a provider of Woven Fabrics, FRP rebuilds and Pulp Mill services to the pulp and paper industry, has completed its acquisition of Oramac Inc. We are happy the transaction is final and Oramac is now officially part of the Southern Specialty Services family.

The acquisition of Oramac, a provider of quality Engineered Parts, upgrade solutions, FRP rebuilds and Service to the pulp and paper Industry will substantially increase the combined Southern Specialty Service / Oramac offering of products and services to our customers, elevating us to the world’s leader of FRP Washers. FRP Drum rebuilds, spare parts, engineered upgrades, face wires, installation services all within one team.

Thank you to the dedicated employees of Oramac and Southern who have worked hard to make this transaction possible. We are very pleased to be able to add these great people to our team.

Thank you also to the customers of Oramac who have quickly accepted this new partnership. These customers see that the Southern and Oramac team is uniquely positioned to be a world class leader in the pulp and paper industry by selling quality Oramac parts and providing first-class services.

Carrollton, Georgia – Fertilla Machine and Grinding LLC, a Triosim Corporation affiliated company, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a capabilities audit for a global paper industry producer. As an approved vendor, Fertilla will be performing flexible roll mechanical repair, roll grinding and parts fabrication/replacement as well as machining services for the organization.

Says Plant Manager Brad Connell, “Team Fertilla is very proud to qualify to do business with such a high-profile performer in the pulp and paper market.” Connell went on to state that thesecond shift will be further expanded and anticipated third shift will be added as a result of the additional work, which will also further establish a solid base for more growth over time.

Committed to continuous improvement, Fertilla has regularly invested in improvements to the Carrollton facility including but not limited to upgrading the location’s Roll Balancing capacity from 25,000 lb. to 80,000 lb.

The rigorous vendor approval audit looked not only at Fertilla’s capabilities, quality control processes, documentation and traceability systems but also took into account the shop’s organization, cleanliness, lighting, parts storage and parts identification. In each case, Fertilla met the organization’s strict specifications.

Oramac, Inc. and Southern Specialty Services, LLC are pleased to announce that they have agreed to a transaction where Southern Specialty Services will acquire the assets and ongoing business of Oramac. This strategic acquisition will further strengthen the two complementary organizations and uniquely position them for growth and the ability to provide a comprehensive array of parts and services to the pulp and paper industry. The transaction will close as of August 1, 2017 and Jeff Oram will remain with Southern to ensure a smooth transition as the full line of Oramac branded parts will continue to be sold and serviced by Southern Specialty Services.

James Hickman, CEO of Triosim Corporation, the parent company of Southern Specialty Services, said: “Jeff Oram and his team have created a truly special company and we could not be more excited to add them to our family. When we bought Southern Specialty Services we made a commitment to invest in the business and aggressively grow our offering of products and services in the pulp and paper industry. The purchase of Oramac is one way we are living up to that promise and we are excited about the additional potential this brings to our organization.”

Jeff Oram, President and Owner of Oramac, said: “My team and I have put a tremendous amount of effort over the years into building Oramac into a world-class company. A company known for providing an exceptional level of quality and service. I’m confident that this is the best strategic fit and will allow both organizations to reach new levels. We look forward to the opportunity to provide a more comprehensive set of products and services to our customers.”

STAR CITY, AR, May 15, 2017 – Southern Specialty Services, an affiliate of Triosim Corporation, has been serving the paper and pulp industry for more than 25 years and is the only wire cloth manufacturer in the United States with a washer rebuilding facility.

Southern Specialty Services, offers a variety of stainless steel and plastic polymer woven fabrics. Using precision technology to ensure fabrics are cut precisely, and Southern Specialty hand seams to fit individual specifications of the customer and can fit any size drum.

Southern Specialty’s weaving operation allows them to custom design wire cloth and fabrics used for filter media. Their commitment to service allows customers to remain competitive by minimizing down time and maximizing production.

Southern Specialty’s experienced staff is available 24/7 – from emergency repairs to professional installation, they can do it all. The main office and 30,000 square foot rebuild facility are located in Star City, Arkansas. Operation of a satellite office in Richmond Hill, Georgia that allows for even faster response times to businesses throughout the United States.

About Triosim Corporation

Triosim Corporation is a diverse network of companies with broad knowledge and expertise in a variety of industries. The Triosim network continues to grow, adding services and equipment to serve their customers. From alignment to manufacturing, welding and fabrication – Triosim companies offer services that are broad, precise and unmatched. Triosim understands the range of services and skills required to keep operations running smoothly, by bringing together companies with different skillsets, Triosim can offer customers a comprehensive approach to service.

CARROLLTON, GA, December 15, 2016 – Fertilla Machine & Grinding, an affiliate of Triosim Corporation, recently refurbished a precision tapered bearing seat using their innovative Electroplate process. Electroplating is a widely-used process that uses an electric current to reduce dissolved metal cations to form a coherent metal coating on an electrode. Nickel electroplating is a technique of electroplating a thin layer of nickel onto a metal object which provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or can be used to build up worn or undersized parts for salvage purposes. Fertilla uses this industry preferred process to restore undersized shaft and journal fits. Nickel plating is an excellent option to restore your tapered bearing seat without replacing the entire part.

About Triosim Corporation

Triosim Corporation is a diverse network of companies with broad knowledge and expertise in a variety of industries. The Triosim network continues to grow, adding services and equipment to serve their customers. From alignment to manufacturing, welding and fabrication – Triosim companies offer services that are broad, precise and unmatched. Triosim understands the range of services and skills required to keep operations running smoothly, by bringing together companies with different skillsets, Triosim can offer customers a comprehensive approach to service.